While many operators are using Smart OBM which uses some form of wireless connection to report mass on line, there is also a wired OBM solution system available, via electronic braking systems, or EBS.
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Diagnostic Solution Specifically for the Aftermarket
In 2022, Knorr Bremse acquired a controlling interest in the Spanish company, Cojali, which has developed the world leading multi-brand remote diagnostics system, Jaltest, a diagnostic solution specifically for the aftermarket.. The Jaltest system is already available here in Australia.
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Look Into the Technology Crystal Ball
PowerTorque sat down for a chat with Stefan Pahl, Director Application Engineering and Technical Sales at Knorr Bremse, to talk about future developments and look into the technology crystal ball for the trucking industry.
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Some Not-So-Smart Compliance Requirements
For the trucking industry, adopting technology to be smarter involves some smart trucks, smart braking systems, telematics, alongside some, seemingly, not so smart compliance requirements!
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Effective Data Recorders
Another useful tool available with EBS is the data logging capability, all of the three major EBS manufacturers have effective data recorders, which can be a useful tool for fleets in managing trucks and drivers. This enables the truck owner to get even more value out of fitting EBS in trucks and trailers.
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ATA Technical Bulletin on Trailer EBS
Sharing Expertise With Others in the Industry
National Transport Insurance have been running series of webinars giving experts, in various fields associated with the trucking industry, the opportunity of sharing expertise with others in the industry. One such brake professional is Shane Prendergast, a technician at AirBrake Systems.
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Get With The Program and Use EBS Properly
Heavy duty braking specialist, Shane Prendergast, sees braking problems every day in his job and he just wants everyone to get with the program and use EBS properly.
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Changes Needed to Draft Rules For Advanced Braking
Bob Woodward, Chief Engineer Australian Trucking Association, reckons that there are changes needed to draft rules for advanced braking, and looks at the issues around autonomous emergency braking.
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Living with AEB
The trucking industry is going to have to learn about living with AEB, when it becomes a required system on trucks. The government is proposing to require autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to be fitted to all new model trucks by November 1 2020 and to be fitted on all new trucks sold in Australia by November 1 2022. The ADR in development will be based on the European UNECE 131 specifications.
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